SRP-270 SERIES 1 STATION PRINTER Operator’s Manual All specifications are subjected to change without notice
Warning - U.S. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used according to the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1. UNPACKING .............................................................3 1-1. CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE PRINTER BOX ...................................3 1-2. LOCATING THE PRINTER .................................................................3 1-3. FUNCTIONS .................................................................................4 CHAPTER 2. CONNECTING THE CABLES.......................................5 2-1. CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTER TO THE PRINTER .................
Chapter 1. Unpacking 1-1. Checking the Contents of the printer box After unpacking the unit, check that all the necessary accessories are included in the package. 1-2. Installing the printer Avoid locations in direct sunlight or subject to excessive heat. Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to excessive moisture. Do not use or store the printer in a dusty or dirty area. Avoid places subject to intense vibration or shock. Choose a stable and flat place for proper use of the printer.
1-3. Functions The power switch is used to turn the printer on and off. The FEED button is used to feed roll paper. The POWER light (green) is on when the printer is turned on and is off when the printer is turned off. The ERROR light (red) is on when the printer is in error state. The Paper Out light(red) is on when the printer is in paper end.
Chapter 2. Connecting the cables 2-1. Connecting the AC adapter to the printer 1). Make sure that the printer is turned off. 2). CHECK the label on the AC adapter to make sure the voltage required by the AC adapter matches that of your electrical outlet. 3). Plug the DC cord connector into the printer’s power connector. 4). Plug the AC adapter power cord into the wall outlet.
2-2. Connecting Interface Cable and Drawer Cable to the printer Connect the Host Computer(POS/ECR) to the printer using an interface cable that matches the specifications of the printer and the Host computer(POS/ECR). Be sure to use a drawer that matches the printer's specification. 1). Turn off both the printer and the Host computer(POS/ECR). 2). Plug the serial interface cable connector into the printer’s interface connector, then tighten the screws on both sides of the connector.
Chapter 3. Installing the roll paper 3-1. Ribbon Cassette Installation 1). Before inserting the ribbon cassette, turn the knob clockwise to prevent twisting the ribbon. 2). Insert the ribbon cassette as shown below and pay particular attention to the placement of the ribbon behind the Print Head. 3). During inserting the ribbon cassette, turn the knob clockwise again to make sure the ribbon moves freely in the cassette.
3-2. Roll Paper Installation Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer's specifications. 1). When possible, make sure that the printer has no un-printed data. This data may be lost. 2). Open the printer cover and remove the used paper roll core if there is one. " SRP-270 A/C : 1Ply Paper # SRP-270 D : 2Ply Paper 3). To use a new roll paper, unroll the paper and tear off the end of the paper correctly.
4). Put the roll paper on the paper holder and insert the paper in the printer.
5) Insert the end of the roll paper straight into the paper inlet. The printer feeds the paper automatically and then the printer will cut the paper automatically(SRP-270C type series and SRP-270D type series). Refer to the attached label inside the cover. 6). Tear off the paper as shown, if necessary.
7). Insert the end of the roll paper into the groove on the Roller-Pulley, warp the paper around it two or three times and load the Roller-Pulley onto the groove of the Case. 8). Push the auto-cutter cover as shown below and close the printer cover. NOTE : Push upper face of the auto cutter cover for completely locking of it. 9). When the ERROR light is on and PAPER OUT light blinks, please press the FEED button. After that, the printer is ready for printing.
Chapter 4. Setting the DIP switches The DIP switches are located on the bottom of the printer. The DIP switches are used to set the printer to perform various functions. Follow these steps when changing DIP switch settings : 1. Turn the printer power switch off. 2. Turn the printer over and remove the dip switch cover. 3. Move the DIP switches using tweezers or another narrow-ended tool. Switches are on when up and off when down in the figure below. 4.
Serial Interface (RS-232C/RS-485) Specification DIP Switch 1 Setting SW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FUNCTION Emulation Selection Auto-Cutter FONT SPACE Function for service Engineer RESERVED ON OFF DEFAULT OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Refer to the following table Enable 2 Disable 3 Emulation mode selection SW – 1 OFF OFF ON SW – 2 OFF ON OFF MODE Epson Citizen Star Dip Switch 2 Setting SW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FUNCTION Data Receive Error Hexadecimal dump Hand Shaking Word length Parity check Parity selection Baud Rate
Parallel/USB Interface Specification DIP Switch 1 Setting SW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FUNCTION Emulation Selection Auto-Cutter FONT SPACE Function for service Engineer RESERVED ON OFF Refer to the following table Enable 2 Disable 3 DEFAULT OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Emulation mode selection SW – 1 OFF OFF ON SW – 2 OFF ON OFF MODE Epson Citizen Star Dip Switch 2 Setting SW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FUNCTION Reserved Hex Dump Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved ON YES - OFF NO - 14 DEFAULT OFF OFF
Chapter 5. Hexadecimal Dumping This feature allows experienced users to see exactly what data is coming to the printer. This can be useful in finding software problems. When you turn on the hexadecimal dump function, the printer prints all commands and data in hexadecimal format along with a guide section to help you find specific commands. To use the hexadecimal dump function, follow these steps: 1. After you make sure that the printer is off. 2. Set DIP switch 2-2 On. 3.
Chapter 6. The self test The self-test checks whether the printer has any problems. If the printer does not function properly, contact your dealer. 1. Make sure paper roll has been installed properly. 2. Turn on the power while holding down the FEED button. The self-test begins. 3. The self-test prints the current printer status, which provides the control ROM version and the DIP switch setting. 4.
Chapter 7. Code Table The following pages show the character code tables. To find the character corresponding to a hexadecimal number, count across the top of the table for the left digit and count down the left column of the table for the right digit. For example, 4A = J.
Page 2 ( PC 850 : Multilingual ) 18
Page 3 ( PC 860 : Portuguese ) 19
Page 4 ( PC 863 : Canadian - French ) 20
Page 5 ( PC 865 : Nordic ) 21
Page 19 ( PC 858 : Euro ) 22
International Character 23
Chapter 8. Control Commands List EPSON mode Control code Hexadecimal code Function n n n ! n % n 09 0A 0D 10 04 n Horizontal tab Print and line feed Print and carriage return Real-time status transmission 10 05 n Real-time request to printer 1B 20 n 1B 21 n 1B 25 n c2 .. nH ..
Control code Hexadecimal code Function c 3 n 1B 63 33 n c 4 n 1B 63 34 n t2 c5n dn p m t1 1B 63 35 n 1B 64 n 1B 70 m t1 t2 Select paper sensor to output paper end signals Select paper sensor to stop printing Enable/Disable panel button Print and feed n lines Generate pulse tn rn m {n 1B 1B 1B 1B 74 n 72 n 6D 7B n e n I n V m V m n a n 1B 65 n 1D 49 n 1D 56 m 1D 56 m n 1D 61 n r n 1D 72 n Select character c
Control code Hexadecimal code Function "1" 1B, 31 "2" 1B, 32 "C" "n" "f" "1" 1B, 43, n 1B, 66, 01 1A 1C n1 n2 1B, 07, n1, n2 1/9 inch paper feed preset command 2/9 inch paper feed preset command Page length set command Form feed command Second drawer drive command First drawer quick drive command Drive pulse setting command for the first drawer First drawer drive command 07 STAR mode Control code Hexadecimal code Function "C" n
Control code Hexadecimal code Function n1 n2 1B 07 n1 n2 1C 1A 19 "@" "e" "0" "e" <0> "e" "1" "e" <1> U n - n "z" "1" "z" <1> d <0> d <1> "-" "1" "-" <1> "-" "0" "-" <0> "e" "1" "e" <1> "e" "0" "e" <0> "f" "1" "f" <1> "f" "0" "f" <0> 18 1B 40 1B 65 30 1B 65 00 1B 65 31 1B 65 01 1B 55 n 1B 2D n 1B 7A 31 1B 7A 01 0C 1B
Appendix A Connectors 28
Interface Connector Serial Interface (RS-232C) Pin No. Signal name Direction Function 1 FG - Frame Ground 2 TXD Output Transmit Data 3 RXD Input Receive Data 6 DSR Input Data Set Ready 7 SG - Signal Ground 20 DTR Output Data Terminal Ready Serial Communication Interface (Example) Printer FG TXD RSD DSR DTR Host(DTE ex 8251) FG TXD RSD DTR DSR CTS RTS S.G S.G Serial Interface (RS-485) Pin No.
Parallel Interface (IEEE-1284) Pin No.
USB Interface Pin No. Signal Name Assignment Function (Color) Shell Shield Drain Wire Frame Ground 1 VBUS Red Host Power 2 D- White Data Line(D-) 3 D+ Green Data Line(D+) 4 GND Black Signal Ground Drawer Connector Pin No.
Appendix B Specification Printer Ribbon Paper Adapter Auto Cutter ETC Printing method Number of head pin Printing direction Lines per second Characters per line Ribbon type Color Ribbon life Paper type Paper width Roll diameter Thickness Overall dimensions Weight Types Cutter type Cutting width Cutting thickness Data buffer Overall dimension Weight Rating Power consumption EMI Safety standards Reliability Operation temperature Operation humidity Storage temperature Storage humidity Serial impact do
Appendix C Removing Jammed Paper 1) Open the printer cover 2) Raise the auto cutter unit by lifting the knob lock. 3) Remove the ribbon cassette. 4) Loosen the manual screw. 5) Remove the head cover. CAUTION: The printer head becomes very hot during printing. Allow it to be cool before you reach into the printer.
6) Move the print head carriage to the reverse direction of paper jam. By pushing on the side of the print head as shown in the illustration. 7) Remove the jammed paper by rotating the paper-feed knob. 8) Replace the head cover and secure it with screw. 9) Replace the ribbon cassette and roll paper, then close the printer cover.
NOTE: If you are troubled with reloading the paper, the cutter blade may not be in its normal position. Insert a screw driver into the hole at the bottom side of auto cutter unit as shown followed picture, and turn the gear inside the cutter unit to move the cutter blade to its normal position.
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